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Big Apple RV Park proposal presented to New Hanover County planning board; no decision tonight
Summary
Developers of the Big Apple RV Park outlined a family‑owned, 89‑site resort concept off Stevens Church Road and answered board questions about buffers, stormwater, wetlands impacts and proposed length‑of‑stay limits; the planning board made no recommendation and the project is scheduled for a quasi‑judicial hearing before the Board of Commissioners on Jan. 20, 2026.
Jonathan Washburn, representing Big Apple RV Resort LLC, told the New Hanover County Planning Board on Dec. 4 that the family‑owned proposal would be a high‑quality RV resort on property off Stevens Church Road, with amenities including a pool, playground, store, trails and a 4.5‑acre pond intended for stormwater management. "We do not want you to turn this into your clothesline in the yard," Washburn said, adding the applicants intend to limit stays and would accept conditions to prevent the site from functioning as a mobile‑home park.
Planning staff presented the site and code context. "This is a special use permit for an RV campground in our R‑15 district," staff member Amy Dawson said, noting…
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